A DreamWorks Picture, Written by Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Directed by Adam McKay.
Stay classy, planet Earth.
Will Ferrell and Adam McKay have proved to be one of the most commercially successful comedy collaborations of recent times, but the actual quality of the projects is often debated.
However, I struggle to accept any criticism of this modern comedy classic. Anchorman is one of the most laugh out loud funny films I’ve ever seen and it contains lots of social commentary and satire of the news world. It tackles sexism and toxic masculinity head on in a very funny and clever way.
The cast is so perfectly constructed. Ferrell as Burgundy dominates the whole film, but the whole cast also measures up to Ferrell’s standards. Christina Applegate is essentially a co-lead and more than holds her own, in both the serious and comedic scenes. The ‘newsteam’ is perfectly constructed with Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and David Koechner all thriving.
There are also some hilarious cameos in the film, and I am now going to have to watch the sequel as well, and I can’t wait.
Rating = 4.5/5
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